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Trump is hoping Pence can shore up Republican support (Source: Getty)

James Nickerson

Donald Trump has picked his running mate in the 2016 presidential election.

The billionaire property magnate said on Twitter: "I am pleased to announced that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate. News conference tomorrow at 11:00 A.M."